Xiaomi Mi Band Pulse 1S goes official, now has a heart rate sensor and still costs $15

Xiaomi has just updated its widely successful health and fitness band, the Mi Band 1S. The second generation Mi Band 1S fitness tracker now packs a heart rate senor which would allow users track their heart rate in addition to their steps and sleep. The addition of the heart rate sensor reduces the battery life of the Mi Band Pulse to about 15 days from 30 days, however switching off the heart rate sensor will boost the battery life back to the usual 30 days.

The Mi Band Pulse, which is water and dust resistance (IP67) is compatible with both Android and iOS device, will still maintains its incredibly low price of $15 (99 CNY) when it becomes available for sale.